Kavanagh

Kavanagh Meaning & Origin

About Kavanagh
The surname Kavanagh is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Caomhánach," meaning "descendant of Caomhán." Caomhán is a personal name derived from the word "caomh," which translates to "gentle" or "kind." The Kavanagh surname is associated with the Leinster region of Ireland and is often linked to the ancient Irish kingdom of Ossory. Today, individuals with the surname Kavanagh can be found worldwide, particularly in Ireland and countries with Irish diaspora communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Kavanagh is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Kavanagh: 5,301
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,414
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.8

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kavanagh based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Kavanagh is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KFNK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0105020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 V AH0 N AO2
🌐 IPA
/ˈkævəˌnɔ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K152

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kavanagh in Braille

Here's how to represent Kavanagh in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Kavanagh in braille

How to sign the name Kavanagh using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Kavanagh using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Kavanagh in sign language

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